The Redskins are gunning for a new stadium. If the XFL ever gets to a point where 25K is inadequate, DC will probably have a viable option.
I don't think that happens in the foreseeable future. The big money is in television, not the gate. A packed Audi Field will suit the XFL just fine for a long time.
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Audi Field is fine as a football venue, despite complaints from DC United fans.
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I stand corrected. I think I'm thinking of the Winter Classic, which of course is hockey, a totally unrelated sport.GDAWG wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 1:48 pmAccording to Wikipedia, Nationals Stadium has never hosted football and the Military Bowl was hosted by RFK before moving to the Naval Academy.johnnyangryfuzzball wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 1:45 pmI'm not thrilled with the prospect, either, though I know Nats Park hosted some bowl games so in their case, it would be doable, if the Nats were willing. RFK would be more ideal, though renovations would likely be wanted. I don't think Audi Field is sustainable as a home long-term.
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Although the XFL going into 7 NFL markets is a bit of a gamble, at least they didn't go into the default markets of alternative football like the original league did. The default markets are: Birmingham, Memphis, Orlando, Sacramento and San Antonio. Las Vegas was on the list, but they are getting the Raiders soon, so they are off.
World Football League:
- Birmingham Americans/Vulcans
- Florida Blazers
- Memphis Southmen
- San Antonio Wings
USFL:
- Birmingham Stallions
- Memphis Showboats
- Orlando Renegades
- San Antonio Gunslingers
WLAF:
- Birmingham Fire
- Orlando Thunder
- Sacramento Surge
- San Antonio Riders
CFL in America:
- Birmingham Barracudas
- Las Vegas Posse
- Memphis Mad Dogs
- Sacramento Gold Miners
- San Antonio Texans
XFL 1.0:
- Birmingham Thunderbolts
- Las Vegas Outlaws
- Memphis Maniax
- Orlando Rage
UFL:
- Las Vegas Locomotives
- Orlando Tuskers
- Sacramento Mountain Lions
AAF:
- Birmingham Iron
- Memphis Express
- Orlando Apollos
- San Antonio Commanders
The Freedom Football League plans to have teams in Birmingham, Memphis and Orlando.
World Football League:
- Birmingham Americans/Vulcans
- Florida Blazers
- Memphis Southmen
- San Antonio Wings
USFL:
- Birmingham Stallions
- Memphis Showboats
- Orlando Renegades
- San Antonio Gunslingers
WLAF:
- Birmingham Fire
- Orlando Thunder
- Sacramento Surge
- San Antonio Riders
CFL in America:
- Birmingham Barracudas
- Las Vegas Posse
- Memphis Mad Dogs
- Sacramento Gold Miners
- San Antonio Texans
XFL 1.0:
- Birmingham Thunderbolts
- Las Vegas Outlaws
- Memphis Maniax
- Orlando Rage
UFL:
- Las Vegas Locomotives
- Orlando Tuskers
- Sacramento Mountain Lions
AAF:
- Birmingham Iron
- Memphis Express
- Orlando Apollos
- San Antonio Commanders
The Freedom Football League plans to have teams in Birmingham, Memphis and Orlando.
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I can see them going bold and trying to pursue at least 2 cities the year after IF they successfully generate the revenues, and fan base. They will target a lot of the big-cities market first to secure a more stable league and make it more appealing. My projection for 2021 expansion follows a team on each side:
East:
Atlanta (Huge Football fan base in NFL, College)
Boston
Chicago
Detriot
West:
Denver
Phoenix
San Francisco/Oakland
Las Vegas
East:
Atlanta (Huge Football fan base in NFL, College)
Boston
Chicago
Detriot
West:
Denver
Phoenix
San Francisco/Oakland
Las Vegas
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Umm guy if you remember the current contact with Stadiums run for three years so maybe after four we see stadium upgradeGDAWG wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 1:42 pmI am opposed to playing in current baseball stadiums as it makes the XFL look bush league. Also not all baseball stadiums can fit a football fieldjohnnyangryfuzzball wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 1:40 pm...and Washington also has RFK or Nationals Park.
It's a bad sight seeing the Raiders play in a baseball stadium.
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I believe the league will be expanded some down the road. But 2021 i feel it a little later going since Vince want this league to be successful And if they were expand before the league had it footing firm it would be disastrousXtremeFanForever wrote: ↑Wed May 22, 2019 12:19 amSan Francisco very nearly got a team but apparently Luck felt Seattle would've been a better west coast market. I have to think SF would be first in line for expansion, depending on how the league's geographical alignment is (who the 10th team is, if any of the original 8 relocate).
So let get few seasons under our belts before even talk expansion Ok
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Of course, but it's always fun to talk about it.sergeantcline_vdf wrote: ↑Sun Sep 01, 2019 11:09 amI believe the league will be expanded some down the road. But 2021 i feel it a little later going since Vince want this league to be successful And if they were expand before the league had it footing firm it would be disastrousXtremeFanForever wrote: ↑Wed May 22, 2019 12:19 amSan Francisco very nearly got a team but apparently Luck felt Seattle would've been a better west coast market. I have to think SF would be first in line for expansion, depending on how the league's geographical alignment is (who the 10th team is, if any of the original 8 relocate).
So let get few seasons under our belts before even talk expansion Ok
If the league goes to Pittsburgh, it'll be interesting to see if the team colors will be the exact same as every other pro team: black and gold/yellow. Or will they do things differently?
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Expansion is always fun to talk about and speculate. I realize that now. I was on the "too soon to talk about Expansion when the first year hasn't even started" bandwagon but I got on board when June became July and July became August and we were waiting for team names.
It's fun to talk about and speculate when there is nothing to talk about.
It's fun to talk about and speculate when there is nothing to talk about.
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There has been little proof that Chicago can support a non-NFL pro football team. Alternative leagues have tried and failed to find a footing in Chicago. I don't know how XFL 2.0 would be different in Chicago. Same for Las Vegas. Alternative leagues have tried and failed in spectacular fashion in Las Vegas. The Raiders will do well in Vegas because it's an NFL team. Like Chicago, there would be no guarantee Las Vegas would work in XFL 2.0. Boston is in the exact same boat as Las Vegas and Chicago. The USFL went there and failed miserably. The FXFL (pre-cursor to the Spring League) also failed there.battlesharks wrote: ↑Sun Sep 01, 2019 1:05 am I can see them going bold and trying to pursue at least 2 cities the year after IF they successfully generate the revenues, and fan base. They will target a lot of the big-cities market first to secure a more stable league and make it more appealing. My projection for 2021 expansion follows a team on each side:
East:
Atlanta (Huge Football fan base in NFL, College)
Boston
Chicago
Detriot
West:
Denver
Phoenix
San Francisco/Oakland
Las Vegas
The Alliance of American Football tried Atlanta and Phoenix. Neither worked. So what would be different?